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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Shared by my friend, Mahesh Goel. Resonates with what most of us feel every day. Brilliant piece authored by Srinath Sridharan

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

What real science is not (2/2)

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

What real science is (1/2)

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The global burden of esophageal cancer is sizeable. Substantial progress has been made in the diagnosis, staging and management in the last two decades. Yet, more needs to be done. Join us at the annual meeting of @ISDE_net at Kyoto 16-18 Sept 2026 #EsophagealCancerAwarenessMonth

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Irony died a million deaths...

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

For those of you who want to see data, do see this paper (10/n) bmj.com/content/392/bm…

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

✅ HPV vaccines have been given to hundreds of millions globally. Extensive post-marketing surveillance shows an excellent safety profile, with no causal link to serious adverse outcomes. The evidence is robust, transparent, and reassuring. (7/n)

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

HPV vaccination is highly cost-effective in LMICs. Preventing cervical cancer reduces future demand for surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy—critical in resource-constrained health systems. Source: Disease Control Priorities, 3rd ed. (6/n)

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

🎯 HPV vaccination works best before exposure, typically in early adolescence. Public programmes ensure equity—reaching girls independent of income, geography, or health-seeking behaviour. Source: WHO Position Paper on HPV Vaccines (2017, updated; CDC) (5/n)

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Countries with early HPV vaccine adoption show large declines in HPV infection, high-grade cervical lesions, and cervical cancer incidence. Population impact is now clearly documented. Source: WHO Weekly Epidemiological Record; NEJM 2020; Lancet Global Health 2023 (4/n)

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

>90% of cervical cancers are caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV). Few cancers have such a clear, preventable causal pathway. Source: WHO Fact Sheet: Cervical Cancer (3/n)

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

India accounts for ~25% of global cervical cancer deaths, with ~123,000 new diagnoses and ~77,000 deaths annually. This is one of the highest national burdens worldwide. Source: IARC GLOBOCAN 2020 (India estimates) (2/n)

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

India’s rollout of the cervical cancer (HPV) vaccine is truly a landmark prevention policy. Cervical cancer is largely preventable, yet remains a leading cause of cancer deaths among women in India. 🧵(1/n)

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Grateful to our Paediatric Oncology team for making this happen: one of our children with an incurable cancer had two last wishes: meet MS Dhoni, and ride a @Lamborghini. Today, we could make one of these happen. If any of you have contacts with MSD, pls connect us.

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

It was great to have Prof Mary O'Brien at the @TataMemorial.bsky.social speaking on recent advances in non-small cell lung cancer. From prevention, screening and early detection, adjuvant and neoadjuvant strategies to management of advanced NSCLC @royalmarsden.org

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Congratulations, Madhu Pai @madhupai.bsky.social Richly deserved President award for your commitment and passion for teaching. In my book, recognition as a teacher and a mentor means so much more than for any other role you play. @mcgilluniversity.bsky.social

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Save lives, donate blood! @TataMemorial #MumbaiUltra *Children with Cancer need blood for their treatment. Mumbai hospitals need blood to treat patients* Your 1 Unit of Blood will Save 3 lives. Please spread the message to all your friends and family and help us. (1/2)

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

And incidentally, this happened... x.com/ASCO/status/...

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Ouch! A clarion call for more responsible journalism. Brutally rendered, but effectively so!

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

There's nothing like having a good friend to run with 😍 Mr 12

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

With the right infrastructure and support, we are capable of truly impactful research, and we need to encourage academic researchers to embark on interventions that can democratize access. This is what impactful research is all about.

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Bringing down costs of cancer treatment by 90%. What's available in the US for half a million dollars is available in India at <50000. Still a lot for most patients in LMICs, but we're determined to get costs down even further. What contextually important research is all about

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Doctors cannot ignore the social, economic and political aspects of health - this has been proven over and over again. This is our lane.

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Deep gratitude to all the schools and the kids that turned up for our iconic #TerryFox run today. The 24th edition in Mumbai raised money for cancer research that the inspirational Terry Fox started so many years ago. Ran >5000 km after an amputation for cancer @TerryFoxCanada

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

An important day for cancer control. The first dedicated childhood cancer registry in India and probably in any LMIC. Congratulations, @CI_WIA @venkymd for the leadership and the legacy of Dr Krishnamurthy and Dr V Shanta. @CancerGridIndia

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Compelling data suggesting a possible new standard of care. Clinically substantial and statistically significant improvements in DFS and OS.

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Oh dear! Yet another example of why techbros should not stray away from their field...

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Very very strange logic. Guns would prevent lockdowns? 😳

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

With 60% of lung cancers occuring in LMICs, the 2024 edition of the Top Oncologists for lung cancer are almost 100% from HICs. And we'll continue to listen to lectures from them! @IASLC @TheLancet @TheLancetOncol @NEJM @WHO @ASCO @myESMO @AACR @CancerGridIndia @AORTIC_AFRICA

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

This has to be one of the most savage takedowns on the other site...

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

"said he would have done the same even if she was 3 years old..." The most vicious animal cannot be more cruel than a cruel man...

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

"Science is not a major or a career. It is a commitment for a systematic way of thinking, an allegiance to a way of building knowledge and explaining the universe through testing and factual observation." - Atul Gawande

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

1. Click on the three dots at the top right corner when you open WhatsApp. 2. Click on settings 3. Click on Account (security notifications, change number) 4. Click on two-step verification 5. Follow the instructions given

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Pramesh @cspramesh.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Anyone who's using WhatsApp, please activate two-step verification. Many of our friends' and colleagues' WhatsApp accounts have got hacked. Takes just 2 minutes to do, will save you a lot of grief. Steps in pics below. (1/2)

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